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Alonzowick90 Pillar of the Community United States 654 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 3:44 pm Hey coinnoisseurs! I found 2 coins today from 1862 but they look very different, one matches the weight but the other one is very off and even the shape is wierd looking. So my guesses are PMD or maybe struck or bronze planchet? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 4:53 pm The first appears acid-treated. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 7:22 pm I'm guessing the first saw a soak in CLR - a shame for sure. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 7:29 pm Never tried soaking a coin in CLR - I'll have to try it. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 11:06 pm Quote: Never tried soaking a coin in CLR - I'll have to try it. After the CLR Frog, Rock Tumbler. Amazed at what can be found on Youtube I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74279 Posts	Posted 06/09/2024 11:09 pm Agreed, acid damage. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 06/10/2024 10:31 am Quote: coinnoisseurs Nice I like that play on words here! Quote: After the CLR Frog, Rock Tumbler. with lots of rocks in with it too. But yes, looks like an acid treated coin. (maybe CLR too - I might have to try that too and see what happens to a copper coin.) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/10/2024 10:42 am Report this Post to the Staff
Alonzowick90 Pillar of the Community United States 654 Posts	Posted 06/10/2024 1:05 pm Thanks guys! And yes Dearborn I think coinnoisseurs is fun and appropriate to use with you guys Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 06/10/2024 6:09 pm Dearborn - I'd label CLR an acid...I present to you the concoction... water lactic acid gluconic acid lauramine oxide propylene glycol n-butyl ether glycolic acid sulfamic acid disodium capryloamphodipropionate ethylene glycol n-butyl ether citric acid I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
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